A pet peacock killed in a hit-and-run has been laid to rest with FORTY mourners turning up for his funeral.
The colourful bird, called Henry Percy, was 16-years-old.
He was popular in a parish where he lived and had been adopted by locals as their mascot.
Henry was struck by a car which didn’t stop.
The exotic bird was found by the roadside by a parishioner who alerted cops.
He was buried in a purpose-built coffin in a hole dug outside the parish hall.
Mourners, including children, left flowers on the coffin.
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Blueberry muffins, his favourite food, were served at the wake in Grouville, Jersey, on Saturday (6 Jan).
Local, Louise Magrath said: “So sad. Poor Henry.
“I loved seeing him stop traffic on the hill.”
Sarah Murray added: “I used to see him regularly in Grouville.
“He will be missed.”
Avelino Camacho said: “Will miss hearing him in the mornings.”
A spokesperson for the Parish of Grouville said a “small service” was held “following the sad passing of Henry, our popular bird.”
Grouville Constable, Mark Labey said Henry was “absolutely beautiful.”
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